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  • 24-08-2017
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If negative X minus one equals five find the value of negative 4X

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barnuts
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  • 04-09-2017

We are given the equation:

- X – 1 = 5

 

Find for the value of X.

First transpose the value of -1 from left side to right side:

-X = 5 + 1

-X = 6

 

Dividing everything by -1:

X = - 6

 

Therefore a value of – 4X is:

- 4X = - 4 (- 6) = 24

 

Answer:

24

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